ERIE 2-8-4 #3314  Contributor's Pick!       
This S-1 Berkshire built in 1927 by Alco-Brooks looks stunning as it runs near the Hoosier town of Hammond, IN. Specifics - 70" drivers, 225 psi, 28.5"x32" cylinders, engine weight of 443,000 lb, tractive effort of 71,014 lb, scrapped between 1950-52. The photographer was unfortunately not identified but what a great action shot!
Date: 10/1/1945 Location: Hammond, IN   Map Show Hammond on a rail map Views: 985 Collection Of:   Gary Everhart
Locomotives: ERIE 3314(2-8-4)    Author:  Gary Everhart
ERIE 2-8-4 #3314
Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action This picture is part of album:  ERIE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ALBUM
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Dave Korhammer General Great shot....reminds me of that "Trains" late-'60s photo feature on Erie's trains through Gulf Summit, PA., W.R.Osborne 's photos.:) 8/23/2014 4:12:53 PM

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